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Beautiful 1930's French Signed Oil Portrait Lady Purple Dress Blue & Pink Back
Beautiful 1930's French Signed Oil Portrait Lady Purple Dress Blue & Pink Back

Beautiful 1930's French Signed Oil Portrait Lady Purple Dress Blue & Pink Back

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Lady in Purple Dress against a Pink and Blue Wallpaper background French School, circa 1930's signed lower front corner oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 22 x 18 inches p...

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1930s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

French Impressionist Signed Oil, Portrait of Young Lady in Turquoise Dress 1930s
French Impressionist Signed Oil, Portrait of Young Lady in Turquoise Dress 1930s

French Impressionist Signed Oil, Portrait of Young Lady in Turquoise Dress 1930s

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School, circa 1930's, signed very lower right corner and inscribed verso Title: 'Jeune Fille' Medium: oil on canvas laid over board, framed in a period gilt ...

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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Black Silk with Gold Sequins Dress, 1930's
Black Silk with Gold Sequins Dress, 1930's

Black Silk with Gold Sequins Dress, 1930's

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

30's black silk dress topped with a top fully embroidered with gold sequins. No composition label or size listed, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Chest: 40 cm, ...

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1930s French Evening Dresses

1930s Black & Gold Floral Lace French Lame Dress
1930s Black & Gold Floral Lace French Lame Dress

1930s Black & Gold Floral Lace French Lame Dress

Located in London, GB

This late 1920s or early 1930s slip dress exudes glamour. The woven black and gold lace lame is known as cobweb lame and is highly prized from this period.

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1920s French Evening Dresses

1930's Black Micro Pleat Flapper Dress with Lace
1930's Black Micro Pleat Flapper Dress with Lace

1930's Black Micro Pleat Flapper Dress with Lace

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1930's black micro pleated flapper dress. Decolletage features stunning and interesting beige lace with black trim. The lace continues vertically down the dress and is also featured ...

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1930s French Chemises

1930s White Floral Cutout Organza Dress
1930s White Floral Cutout Organza Dress

1930s White Floral Cutout Organza Dress

Located in London, GB

This is a magnificent example of a 1930s cut-out work, organza dress in really pristine vintage condition. It is an archetypal 1930s shirt-waister design that reaches ankle length an...

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1930s French Wedding Dresses

Vintage dress 1930s
Vintage dress 1930s

Vintage dress 1930s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNKNOWN - 1930s vintage dress with balloon sleeves and multicolored flower bunches painted by hand on a black background. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR. Condition: Good conditio...

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1930s French Day Dresses

Jacket and evening dress in flowers printed crêpe Circa 1930's
Jacket and evening dress in flowers printed crêpe Circa 1930's

Jacket and evening dress in flowers printed crêpe Circa 1930's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Jacket and evening dress in flowers printed crêpe. Piping in the same fabric on all the edge of the jacket and on the bottom of the dress. Gather sleeve head and piping. Hook & eye c...

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1930s French Evening Dresses

Chiffon dress with boléro and flower print Circa 1930's
Chiffon dress with boléro and flower print Circa 1930's

Chiffon dress with boléro and flower print Circa 1930's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Chiffon dress with boléro and flower print Circa 1930's. Rayon lining ivory (altered) Cutwork. Biais. Snap on the left side. SIZE S

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1930s French Cocktail Dresses

1930s Interesting Draped Floral Print Evening Dress
1930s Interesting Draped Floral Print Evening Dress

1930s Interesting Draped Floral Print Evening Dress

Located in New York, NY

1930's Couture Quality draped floral printed chiffon evening dress. Bias cut with asymetrical side panel, and looping side drape which catches at the shoulder of the bodice. Floral p...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Gowns

Late 1930s White Crepe Wedding Dress
Late 1930s White Crepe Wedding Dress

Late 1930s White Crepe Wedding Dress

Located in London, GB

Phenomenal and original rayon crepe wedding dress, couture made in France around 1937 - 1940. Made from fine woven medium weight rayon crepe in ivory white which reaches to the floo...

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1930s French Wedding Dresses

1930s Floral Print Silk Lamé Women's Cocktail Dress Size 4/6
1930s Floral Print Silk Lamé Women's Cocktail Dress Size 4/6

1930s Floral Print Silk Lamé Women's Cocktail Dress Size 4/6

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Elegant 1930s Silk lamé floral print in brown, mauve, blue, yellow and green. Dress has cap sleeves with V shape exposure. Dress has snap on button on the side. Perfect for downto...

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1930s French Cocktail Dresses

1930s Couture Black Silk Dress with Gold Lamé Inserts
1930s Couture Black Silk Dress with Gold Lamé Inserts

1930s Couture Black Silk Dress with Gold Lamé Inserts

Located in London, GB

This 1930s French couture evening dress is a luxurious wardrobe addition for any fans of this era, or anyone after an eye-catching gown for an upcoming event.

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1930s French Evening Dresses

1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown, Paul Poiret Textile
1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown, Paul Poiret Textile

1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown, Paul Poiret Textile

By Paul Poiret

Located in New York, NY

1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown made of Paul Poiret Designed Textile. Elegant design with draped bodice caught up into a large bow on left shouder. Simple straight cut with a circular ...

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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2000 Christian Lacroix Bias Cut 1930s-Inspired Rayon Jersey Floral Print Dress
2000 Christian Lacroix Bias Cut 1930s-Inspired Rayon Jersey Floral Print Dress

2000 Christian Lacroix Bias Cut 1930s-Inspired Rayon Jersey Floral Print Dress

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Gresham, OR

A flirty 2000s Christian Lacroix bias-cut 1930s-inspired rayon jersey dress with stylized floral print: Mid-calf length. Ruffle and tie detail at cuffs. Size EU 44.

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Early 2000s French Informal Dresses

1930s Black Jet Beaded Cocktail Dress with Silver Detail
1930s Black Jet Beaded Cocktail Dress with Silver Detail

1930s Black Jet Beaded Cocktail Dress with Silver Detail

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Stunning 1930's hand beaded long sleeve cocktail dress. Beading creates black on black horizontal stripes that get larger as they cascade towards the bottom of the dress. Neckline fe...

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1930s French Cocktail Dresses

1930S Black & Gold Silk Velvet French Couture Gown
1930S Black & Gold Silk Velvet French Couture Gown

1930S Black & Gold Silk Velvet French Couture Gown

Located in New York, NY

Schiaparelli style zippers on sleeves, No label couture, standing wire in neckline, entirely hand finished 1930S Black & Gold Silk Velvet French Couture Gown

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1930s Formal Gowns

1930s Art Deco Fully Sequined Cobalt Blue Silk Chiffon Halter Mermaid Gown
1930s Art Deco Fully Sequined Cobalt Blue Silk Chiffon Halter Mermaid Gown

1930s Art Deco Fully Sequined Cobalt Blue Silk Chiffon Halter Mermaid Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

1930s Art Deco Fully Sequined Cobalt Blue Silk Chiffon Halter Mermaid Gown: A stunning gown by an unknown maker of French couture quality. Original long hem. Vivid cobalt sequins h...

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1930s French Evening Gowns

Late 1930s Couture Black Silk Lace Gown with Caviar Sequin Floral Tracery
Late 1930s Couture Black Silk Lace Gown with Caviar Sequin Floral Tracery

Late 1930s Couture Black Silk Lace Gown with Caviar Sequin Floral Tracery

Located in Gresham, OR

This exquisite late 1930s couture gown is unmarked as to maker, however, it is undoubtedly of the highest quality: The black silk lace is trimmed with velvet at straps and decolletag...

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1930s French Evening Gowns

1930's French Impressionist Lady in Red Dress Lounging In The Garden Shade
1930's French Impressionist Lady in Red Dress Lounging In The Garden Shade

1930's French Impressionist Lady in Red Dress Lounging In The Garden Shade

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Lady in Red signed by Y. Blanchon, French 1950's Impressionist oil on board, unframed painting: 14 x 11 inches provenance: from a large private collection of this artists work in N...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

1930's French Impressionist Painting - Young Girl in Blue Dress Rocky Coast Sea
1930's French Impressionist Painting - Young Girl in Blue Dress Rocky Coast Sea

1930's French Impressionist Painting - Young Girl in Blue Dress Rocky Coast Sea

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School, EARLY 20TH CENTURY Title: Sur la Plage Medium: watercolour on artists paper Size: painting: 8 x 10 inches Provenance: private collection, ...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

1930's French Impressionist Painting, Young Girl in Blue Dress Rocky Coast Sea
1930's French Impressionist Painting, Young Girl in Blue Dress Rocky Coast Sea

1930's French Impressionist Painting, Young Girl in Blue Dress Rocky Coast Sea

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School, early 20th century Title: Sur la Plage Medium: watercolor on artists paper Size: painting: 8 x 10 inches Provenance: private collection, France C...

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Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

Stunning 1930s French Oil Lady in Wedding Dress in Interior, very thick impasto
Stunning 1930s French Oil Lady in Wedding Dress in Interior, very thick impasto

Stunning 1930s French Oil Lady in Wedding Dress in Interior, very thick impasto

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: early 20th century (c. 1930's) French School Title: Lady in an interior, painted with very thick impasto oil Medium: oil on canvas, framed Framed: 16 x 19 inches...

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Early 20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Vintage Art Deco French Paste Dress Clip 1930s
Vintage Art Deco French Paste Dress Clip 1930s

Vintage Art Deco French Paste Dress Clip 1930s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A Vintage French paste dress clip from the 1920s-30s. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An effortlessly stylish work of Art Deco craftmanship. During the 1920s & 30s the ...

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Vintage 1930s Brooches

French Art Deco 'Dress' Table Lamp in Pewter, 1930s
French Art Deco 'Dress' Table Lamp in Pewter, 1930s

French Art Deco 'Dress' Table Lamp in Pewter, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

In the style of Leonardine comes this stylized table lamp in patinated pewter. It depicts a woman whos dress floats down and creates the base. It was made in France circa 1920-40. It...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Pewter

Renel Paris Vintage Art Deco 1930s Paste Dress Clip
Renel Paris Vintage Art Deco 1930s Paste Dress Clip

Renel Paris Vintage Art Deco 1930s Paste Dress Clip

Located in Wilmslow, England

This wonderful dress clip was created in France by Renel in the 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

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Base Metal

Rare jacket and dress ensemble in crêpe with flower print  Lucien Lelong 1930's
Rare jacket and dress ensemble in crêpe with flower print  Lucien Lelong 1930's

Rare jacket and dress ensemble in crêpe with flower print Lucien Lelong 1930's

By Lucien Lelong

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Rare jacket and dress ensemble in crêpe with flower print and burgundy velvet collar. Jacket: Shoulder-pads, double-breasted, fabric buttons and snap closure, cut-work on the waist,...

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1930s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Vintage 1930s Molyneux Silk Dress and Jacket Ensemble
Vintage 1930s Molyneux Silk Dress and Jacket Ensemble

Vintage 1930s Molyneux Silk Dress and Jacket Ensemble

By Molyneux

Located in Boca Raton, FL

A rare and elegant two-piece ensemble from the renowned couture house Molyneux, dating to the 1930s. This set includes a sleeveless silk dress paired with a coordinating longline ope...

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1930s French Opera Coats

1930s Cream Silk Chiffon Wide Shoulder Strap Slip Dress
1930s Cream Silk Chiffon Wide Shoulder Strap Slip Dress

1930s Cream Silk Chiffon Wide Shoulder Strap Slip Dress

Located in London, GB

This pretty slip dress was made in the 1930s and displays many signature details of the era’s best lingerie designs. It is tailored from the palest cream silk with coordinating, wide...

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1930s French Slips

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1930's Lace Tea Nude Silk Chiffon Illusion Dress
1930's Lace Tea Nude Silk Chiffon Illusion Dress

1930's Lace Tea Nude Silk Chiffon Illusion Dress

Located in Toronto, ON

Beautiful 1930's Tea Dress with nude illusion lining. Fine and delicate silk chiffon. The lace is hand constructed with an interesting Deco floral pattern- very unusual. The dress is...

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1930s French Day Dresses

1930's Rhinestone Studded Deco Circles Black Silk Bias-Cut Waterfall Train Dress
1930's Rhinestone Studded Deco Circles Black Silk Bias-Cut Waterfall Train Dress

1930's Rhinestone Studded Deco Circles Black Silk Bias-Cut Waterfall Train Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

In this gorgeous 1930's French custom-made gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern Haute-Couture.

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1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930’s Deco Floral Lamé Gown
1930’s Deco Floral Lamé Gown

1930’s Deco Floral Lamé Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Show-stopping, Deco lamé gown features a William Morris-inspired floral in shades of wine red, lavender, sage green, and ivory. Sleeveless gown has a scalloped bodice panel and a fla...

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1920s French Art Deco Evening Gowns

1930's Prussian Blue & Gold Lame Sleeveless Gown
1930's Prussian Blue & Gold Lame Sleeveless Gown

1930's Prussian Blue & Gold Lame Sleeveless Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an exquisite 1930's , bias cut, Prussian blue and gold lame gown with belt and Art Deco rhinestone buckle. The bias cut, across the grain of the fabric, causes the material t...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Gowns

1930's Metallic Floral Semi-Sheer Lamé Silk Capelet Drape Belted Couture Gown
1930's Metallic Floral Semi-Sheer Lamé Silk Capelet Drape Belted Couture Gown

1930's Metallic Floral Semi-Sheer Lamé Silk Capelet Drape Belted Couture Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The ethereal semi-sheer metallic lamé silk used on this incredibly rare 1930's couture gown has a romantic allure that I find irresistible. This is such a summertime dream look. I lo...

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1930s French Wedding Dresses

Archival 1930s Worth Haute Couture Beaded Black Velvet Silk Billow-Sleeve Dress
Archival 1930s Worth Haute Couture Beaded Black Velvet Silk Billow-Sleeve Dress

Archival 1930s Worth Haute Couture Beaded Black Velvet Silk Billow-Sleeve Dress

By House of Worth

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This superlative couture beaded art-deco dress by The House of Worth is in a class of its own. Charles Frederick Worth died in 1895, when Jean-Philippe became head designer. For at l...

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1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930's Molyneux Haute Couture Sapphire Blue Silk Velvet Asymmetric Bias-Cut Gown
1930's Molyneux Haute Couture Sapphire Blue Silk Velvet Asymmetric Bias-Cut Gown

1930's Molyneux Haute Couture Sapphire Blue Silk Velvet Asymmetric Bias-Cut Gown

By Edward Molyneux, Molyneux

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An incredibly rare and absolutely gorgeous Edward Molyneux luxurious sapphire blue silk velvet bias-cut gown dating back to his 1929-30 fall/winter haute couture collection. After a ...

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1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930s Dinner Suit from Bergdorf Goodman
1930s Dinner Suit from Bergdorf Goodman

1930s Dinner Suit from Bergdorf Goodman

Located in New York, NY

ELsa Schiaparelli's combination of a short fitted jacket with an evening gown revolutionized the way women dressed in the 1930s and it became a hallmark of Schiaparelli's "hard chic"...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Gowns

Gold Lamé Floral Gown with Flounces, 1930s
Gold Lamé Floral Gown with Flounces, 1930s

Gold Lamé Floral Gown with Flounces, 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous 1930s lightweight metallic gold floral silk lamé gown. Double-layered lamé bodice has fluttery cut-away panels at sides. Back of gown plunges into a faux bow detail. Skirt o...

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1930s French Evening Gowns

1930s Frech Haute Couture vivid blue silk chiffon evening gown
1930s Frech Haute Couture vivid blue silk chiffon evening gown

1930s Frech Haute Couture vivid blue silk chiffon evening gown

Located in Newark, DE

French haute couture, Circa 1930 Beautiful vivid blue silk chiffon evening gown, masterly couture work, US Size 4 to 6

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1930s French Evening Dresses

1930s French Crystal and Faux Pearl Vintage Flower Dress Clips
1930s French Crystal and Faux Pearl Vintage Flower Dress Clips

1930s French Crystal and Faux Pearl Vintage Flower Dress Clips

Located in Wigan, GB

Bright and bold, these dress clips are typical examples of high end French Art Deco costume jewellery. Condition Report: Very Good - Some rubbing to the surface of a couple of faux ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

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Crystal, Base Metal

1930's dress
1930's dress

1930's dress

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

NOT SIGNED -Silk crepe dress. No size listed, it fits a 38FR. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 38 cm - Chest: 48 cm - Waist: 44 cm - Hips: 45 cm - Sleeve lengt...

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1930s French Cocktail Dresses

Louis Vuitton Rose Color 1930's Vintage Style Dress
Louis Vuitton Rose Color 1930's Vintage Style Dress

Louis Vuitton Rose Color 1930's Vintage Style Dress

By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs

Located in Toronto, ON

Louis Vuitton vintage 1930's inspired dress. Excellent previously owned condition. Tagged size FR 36 (USA 4). To fit 34" bust, 26" waist, and 37/38" hip. 54% acetate and 46% silk. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

1930’s Colourful Lame Floral Dress
1930’s Colourful Lame Floral Dress

1930’s Colourful Lame Floral Dress

Located in London, GB

A real show stopper! This is an amazing full-length lame dress in black and gold with an unusual and bold swirling pink and yellow floral print. It features puff sleeves, tiny cover...

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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930’s Bias Cut Wrap Evening Dress
1930’s Bias Cut Wrap Evening Dress

1930’s Bias Cut Wrap Evening Dress

Located in Geneva, CH

As elegant and relevant as it was nearly 90 years ago, this wonderful bias-cut 30’s wrap maxi dress is made of a colourful peonies print silk. The dress has a V-neckline, which faste...

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1930s French Evening Dresses

1930s Silk Chiffon and Lace Mini Dress
1930s Silk Chiffon and Lace Mini Dress

1930s Silk Chiffon and Lace Mini Dress

Located in New York, NY

Most likely cut short in the late 1960s this 1930s gown evokes both the spirit of art deco glamour as well as the vibrancy of the swinging 60s.

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1930s French Day Dresses

Silk dress 1930s
Silk dress 1930s

Silk dress 1930s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNKNOWN - Long black silk dress from the 1930s. Size and composition labels missing, it fits a 36FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 38 cm - Chest: 43 cm...

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1930s French Informal Dresses

1930's Bias Cut Lame Evening Gown
1930's Bias Cut Lame Evening Gown

1930's Bias Cut Lame Evening Gown

Located in New Hope, PA

Palest blue, the color of aquamarines, is woven with silver lame to create a glamorous evening ensemble that sparkles like a tropical sea.

This three piece outfit cons...

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Early 20th Century French Evening Gowns

Creasy Paris 1930s Look Dress with Bird Decoration
Creasy Paris 1930s Look Dress with Bird Decoration

Creasy Paris 1930s Look Dress with Bird Decoration

Located in Port Hope, ON

Probably a 1980s dress, but with a 1930s look. This crepe jersey dress has a wonderful sequin and bead bird decoration; a blouson back; wide bat-like sleeves and an attached half belt.

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Deep Purple Floral Cut Velvet 1930s Evening Dress
Deep Purple Floral Cut Velvet 1930s Evening Dress

Deep Purple Floral Cut Velvet 1930s Evening Dress

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful quality floral cut silk chiffon velvet. 1930s evening dress of deepest purple with pointed hankerchief fluttering sleeves ,self belt, V neckline. Full flared skirt.
...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Gowns

1930's pale silk jacquard nightgown with grape bunches jacquard pattern
1930's pale silk jacquard nightgown with grape bunches jacquard pattern

1930's pale silk jacquard nightgown with grape bunches jacquard pattern

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

1930's pale silk jacquard nightgown with grape bunches jacquard pattern . Embroidered. Belt tight in the middle back. Biais. SIZE S

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1930s French Nightgowns

1930s blue net dress with silk applique
1930s blue net dress with silk applique

1930s blue net dress with silk applique

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful 1930s blue net dress with silk floral applique. Fragile. For design purpose. size 4

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1930s French Vintage Bridal Gowns

1930's Jeanne Lanvin Gold Kid and Chiffon Gown
1930's Jeanne Lanvin Gold Kid and Chiffon Gown

1930's Jeanne Lanvin Gold Kid and Chiffon Gown

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in New York, NY

1930's Jeanne Lanvin vibrant red silk chiffon gown with signature trapunto topstitching on supplest gold kid leather. Elegant styling with full balloon sleeves and full circular sk...

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1930s French Evening Gowns

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There is a broad range of french dress 1930s for sale on 1stDibs. For french dress 1930s, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Gray, Brown and more in stock now. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. French dress 1930s designed by Babani, Chanel and House of Worth — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much are French Dress 1930s?

The prices for french dress 1930s start at $250 and top out at $32,500 with these items, on average, selling for $1,349.

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